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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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